Caliber: .45 Colt, .410
Barrels: 4.1”
Weight: 16.5 ounces
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Fixed post front
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $870-960
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag,
.38 Special, 9mm, .40
Barrel: 3”
Weight: 14.5 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, walnut
Sights: Fixed post front
Features: Double-action-only
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $690-740
Caliber: .32 Mag, .38 Special
Barrel: 3”
Weight: 15.5 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, walnut
Sights: Fixed post front
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $835
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrels: 2”
Weight: 24 ounces
Grips: Black plastic, wood
Sights: Fixed iron sights
Features: Double-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $4,250
Caliber: .45 Colt, .45 ACP,
.38/.357, 9mm
Interchangeable barrels.
Barrels: 2.5”
Weight: 19 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, Pink
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
Features: Single-action
Finish: Satin stainless steel
Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $389
Caliber: .45/.410 (3” chambers)
Interchangeable barrels
Barrels: 4.25”
Weight: 23.5 ounces
Grips: Black ash with silver star inlaid
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
Features: Single-action
Finish: Satin stainless steel
Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $634 (includes holster)
Caliber: Over 20 Calibers
from .22 LR to .45 LC and
.410
Interchangeable barrels
Barrels: 3.5”, 4.25”
Weight: 21-23.5 ounces
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
Features: Single-action
Finish: Satin stainless steel
Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $470-500
Caliber: Over 20 Calibers
from .22 LR to .45 LC and
.410
Interchangeable barrels
Barrels: 3”
Weight: 19-20 ounces
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Blade front, fixed rear
Features: Single-action
Finish: Satin stainless steel
Capacity: 2-shot
MSRP: $399-415
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 1.13”, 1.63”
Weight: 4 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, laminate,
synthetic pearl, rubber, holster-grip
Sights: Blade front, notched rear
Features: Single-action
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $209-284
Caliber: .22 Mag
Barrel: 1.13”, 1.63”
Weight: 5.9-6.4 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, laminate,
synthetic pearl, rubber, holster-grip
Sights: Blade front, notched rear
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $209-284
Caliber: .22 Short
Barrel: 1.13”
Weight: 4 ounces
Grips: Rosewood, laminate,
synthetic pearl, rubber, holster-grip
Sights: Blade front, notched rear
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $209
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag
Barrel: 2”
Weight: 8.8-10.7 ounces
Grips: Rubber
Sights: Fixed or adjustable
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $274-334
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag
Barrel: 2.5”, 3”, 4”, 6”
Weight: 8.4-8.8 ounces
Grips: Rosewood
Sights: Bead front, fixed rear
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $284-331
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag
Barrel: 4”
Weight: 8.8-10.7 ounces
Grips: Rubber
Sights: Fixed or adjustable
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $284-349
Caliber: .22 LR
Barrel: 1”
Weight: 6.4 ounces
Grips: Rubber
Sights: Tritium
Features: Single-action
Finish: Stainless steel
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $314-334
Caliber: .22 LR, .22 Mag
Barrel: 1.5”
Weight: 6.7 ounces
Grips: Rosewood laminate,
synthetic pearl, rubber, holster-grip
Sights: Stainless steel post
Features: Attached swing-out cylinder
Finish: Stainless Steel
Capacity: 5-shot
MSRP: $349-$419
Finding the right concealed carry pistol can be a tricky proposition. Do you need a full-size, compact, subcompact or pocket pistol? How many rounds? Are you looking for a revolver, semi-auto or derringer? What sort of action? Which caliber? Steel or polymer construction? What’s your price point? For this roundup, the editors of Spring 2015 issue of CONCEALED CARRY HANDGUNS magazine selected 16 derringers and mini-revolvers that would make great choices for an everyday carry companion. Scroll through the gallery above to learn more.
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http://www.amderringer.com
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http://www.bondarms.com
North American Arms
http://www.northamericanarms.com
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